School Visits to Statfold Country Park

Statfold Country Park is a must-visit location for any school or group trip!

Set in the Staffordshire countryside, our narrow-gauge railway and museum is home to a large collection of significant locomotives from across transport history.

Our year-round educational programme is constructed for early years, primary and secondary students. We are a fully accessible site that offers fantastic support for any Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Our interactive workshop sessions are tailored to cover national curriculum topics and are led by a dedicated teaching team that will ensure learning is blended with fun!

Schools Programme

Key Stage 1

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Key Stage 3

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Early Years Foundation Stage

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Special Education Needs

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Guidelines and information

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All Aboard! What makes a school visit to Statfold Country Park special? ​

  1. Dedicated Education & Learning Manager: Who will ensure your visit is exactly what you are looking for!
  2. Pre-packed gift shop options: No need for long queues in the shop! Order a special souvenir pre-packaged for each child in your class.
  3. Teacher resource pack: Sent to you before your visit containing everything you need to know, activity timetables and risk assessments.
  4. Exclusive and unique curriculum-linked workshop sessions: Offered for every key stage level. Pre and post-visit classroom information and worksheets.
  5. Museum tours and steam railway ride: Both activities are included in your trip!
  6. Free teacher places: Available at a ratio of 1 free adult place for every 10 children booked. We do not charge for 1:1 support staff.
  7. Free pre-visit admission: Plan your school trip – includes 2 tickets before your trip.
  8. Self-guided teacher information packs and handling boxes: each pack contains an accompanying student worksheet.
  9. Soft play and much, much more: Why not add on an exclusive soft play session in Toby’s Barn: Play & Climb? Challenge each other at mini golf or explore our outdoor play areas!

How much do educational visits cost?

Children:

  • £9.50 per child (EYFS)
  • £10.50 per child (KS1 to KS3)
  • Minimum of 25 children per booking

Adults:

  • 1 free adult place for every 10 children
  • £10 per adult for additional spaces

Get in touch

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any enquiries regarding school trips and activities available, including further details on pricing, add-on activities and classroom tasks to engage in before, during and after your visit. 

How to book

The quickest way is to fill in the online booking form below.

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Once we have decided on what session is best for you, we will send you our booking information pack. This will include details of your booking, risk assessments, a timetable for the day and pre-visit details to help you prepare!

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Important information:

  • There is one free adult place for every 10 children booked.
  • We have a minimum booking requirement of 25 children.
  • We recommend arriving 15 to 30 minutes prior ready for a 10:30am start. Your visit will finish at 2:15pm.
  • Please ensure you read and take note of our cancellation policy.
  • Coach parking is free and secure on-site (we will even give your driver a hot drink).

 

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